Reserve Component Leader Development: Pre/Post-Mobilization

Abstract

Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM proved the value of the Total Army. The contributions to victory by both the Active and Reserve Components were significant. Controversy did exist over the readiness, training, and leadership of the roundout brigades of the Army National Guard that were mobilized in preparation for war. The Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, has reaffirmed the value of the roundout units to the Total Army and their continuing contribution to the Army's mission. Competent and qualified leaders, one of the Army imperatives, is the focus of the study; specifically, the development of a leader development program for Reserve Component units using the roundout brigade as the base force. A review of lessons learned from DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM, leader development policies, and a survey of the U.S. Army War College Class of 1992 are used as the basis for the recommendations found in the proposed leader development program. A copy of the survey with a summary of responses is appended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 05, 1992
Accession Number
ADA249369

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Cooch

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Artillery
  • Business Administration
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Force Structure
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Education
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.